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Gisborne District Council's Kiwa Pools our multi-purpose pool facility, with something for everyone.

04/09/2026

🏊🏼‍♀️ Swim the Distance Leaderboard UPDATE

We have a new entrant in the top 10 individuals... Matiu Hawea!

Ka pai to those who have not only completed the challenge but continue to place within the top 10 🏅

Turanga Tangata Rite is still holding the number one spot for teams! 4 weeks running! Ka mau te wehi 🙌

02/09/2026

Kiwa Pools - Pool Temperature Update

We're pleased to advise that the Splash Pool has now returned to its normal operating temperature.

The Learn to Swim Pool is continuing to warm and is now close to its normal temperature range, with the Leisure Pool not far behind.

Our team continues to monitor temperatures closely and we appreciate everyone's patience and understanding while the system returns to normal operating conditions.

Thank you for your continued support.

Ngā mihi,
The Kiwa Pools Team

01/09/2026

Pool temps are on the rise again 🏊

Heads up, pool whānau! During our annual service on the pool heating system, we found a fault that caused a drop in refrigerant. We've found the issue and repairs are underway.

At the same time, we had a scheduled backwash to keep the water clean and clear. This normally causes a small, short-term dip in temperature too, so the timing wasn't great.

The good news? The 50m Pool hasn't been affected at all; it's heated a different way.

Our other pools are sitting close to 29°C right now. We expect the Learn to Swim, Leisure, and Splash Pools to be back to their usual temps (31.5°C and 32.5°C) by this evening.

Thanks for your patience while we sort this out. We'll keep you posted once we know how long the repairs will take.

28/08/2026

🏊🏼‍♀️ Swim the Distance 2026 Leaderboard UPDATE 28 Aug.

There are some familiar names bouncing around the top 10 this week!

No shift in the order of teams, too much Turanga Tangata Rite for holding it down for the third week in a row!

See someone you know? Tag them in the comments and show them some love.🙌

24/08/2026

🏊🏼‍♀️ Swim the Distance 2026

Leaderboard update coming in HOT.

There's been some movement since the previous update!

Keep up the good work!

19/08/2026

🏊🏼‍♀️Swim the Distance 2026!

🙌🙌🙌Congratulations to Emma Sharrad for winning our first spot prize for 2026.

Spot prize draws are triggered every time someone completes the swim to Mahia ✨

18/08/2026

🏊‍♀️ Swim the Distance 2026

Big mihi to Alissa Thomas! She was our first swimmer to swim the distance for 2026. 🏁🏅

Good work Alissa! Because you finished, it means you've triggered the spot prize draw.

17/08/2026

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of August, - UPDATE

Kiwa Pools welcomes the competitors for the Eastern Region Pool Rescue Championships. Therefore, availability of some pools is affected.

Saturday 22nd
50-meter pool - 6am to 6pm - closed for competition
Learn to Swim pool - 7.40am - 6pm - closed for competition

Sunday 23rd
50-meter pool - 6am to 3pm - closed for competition
Learn to Swim pool - 7.40am - 3pm - closed for competition

Outside of this time we welcome our community to use the above pools.

ALSO
Leisure and splash pools are open 9am - 6pm as normal on both days.

The 50-meter pool will stay at 50 meters for Sunday and Monday morning.

No Aqua aerobics this Saturday.
No inflatables this weekend.

Changing rooms will be busier than normal and we recommend that any valuables (as always) are not left in the changing room areas.

Did you know? Kiwa Pools is the only 50-meter pool in the Eastern Region for Surf Lifesaving NZ.

14/08/2026

🏊‍♀️ Swim the Distance 2026

Well, the 2026 challenge is two weeks in, and there have already been plenty of km done in the pool!

🏅Big ups to Terry Wilson and Team Turanga Tangata Rite for topping the leaderboards this week!!

📅 Moving forward, leaderboards will be published every Friday, so keep an eye out to see how you or your team are tracking.

Address

45 Centennial Marine Drive
Gisborne
4010

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 8pm
Tuesday	6am - 8pm
Wednesday	6am - 8pm
Thursday	6am - 8pm
Friday	6am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

Website

https://www.gdc.govt.nz/recreation/Kiwa-Pools

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